Do short light periods always mean fertility issues?

[G0ldfinch]

I’m early 30s, been on long term contraception for 10+ years. Came off in December. Periods since have been 2 days of light bleeding. I’ve always been on the light side but can’t recall if they were this light exactly - contraception means I haven’t really had a proper period since my teens!

I’ve scared myself reading that short light periods might mean the uterus isn’t building a thick enough lining for an egg to stick. But I can’t tell how common a problem this is. Surely lots of women have short light periods and conceive fine? Even most of them perhaps?

I’m about to start TTC and wondering if I should get it checked out. If anyone has any further info I’d be grateful.

I've never heard that before tbh. I have light periods and it never crossed my mind.

My periods were always only 2-3 days and very light. I got pregnant 4 times between the ages of 33-40, each time within a few months- longest time took 6 months. Obviously this is just my experience, but I'm not aware there is a correlation between light periods & fertility?

I have really long heavy periods and have fertility issues, so don't think that's necessity an indicator (I also have a DC fwiw)

It wasn't an issue for me.

Never heard of this before

However I saw your post and thought I'd recommend a podcast I've been listening to called 28ish days later which is all about periods, it's so so interesting. You might find it helpful too.

Not sure what they would check you out for? You have to ttc for quite a long time before they do any sort of tests. Anyone can have fertility issues op.

I've always had short light irregular periods and got pregnant first attempt.

I had been off contraception for a while before, not sure if that makes a difference though.

Don't worry yourself until you have something to worry about

Short and light here and conceived easily at 40.

I had very light periods and I got pregnant twice as soon as I tried to get pregnant l.

I've always had short light periods. I only use my cup for 2 days.

I've conceived literally every single time DH and I have had sex in my fertile period (and, on one memorable occasion, on the day before my period when we were also using contraception).

*Unprotected sex in my fertile period, obviously.

Thanks all, this is exactly what I needed! A dose of realism, perspective and some sound advice (don’t worry until you have something to worry about!).
@RedRobyn2021 that podcast sounds great. I’ll check it out but also chill out in general!

I’m having exactly the same issue. Very light periods after IUD (mirena) removal.
Also concerned that thin lining might mean it’s harder for an egg to implant.
6 months since IUD removed and 6 months TTC.
@G0ldfinch did your light periods get any heavier? Did you find anything helped get them back to normal?

Hi @CJ0918 , my periods didn’t get heavier but I did fall pregnant the first month TTC. We had been using the withdrawal method for about 5-6 months after mirena removal and I took vitamin A in that period which I read was good for womb lining - can’t recall why. That’s literally just something I read on the internet though so I’m not advising it necessarily! You also have to be careful because vitamin A in pregnancy isn’t good for baby, so I stopped immediately I know I was pregnant (v early on).

Any good news ?

Not for me, ds was conceived when my periods were 36hrs of spotting and ex h was technically infertile after cancer treatment. We did actually have sex twice that month rather than the usual once that it had been the previous 11 months we had been trying (not very hard obviously) to conceived.
The lightness of my cycle was due to perimenopause, I was 37/38 , when they returned and I was 40ish they were a solid 2 weeks of carnage (Mirena coil to the rescue).

@TheLurpackYears i am afraid of perinenopause. my age is 35.may I know what's your age and do you still get periods? My period is only for one light day . Please help me

I'm 45 now, so well into peri. I was 37 ish then, it wasn't a problem conceiving.

As far as I'm aware, the length of time between ovulation and your period can be more of an issue, but don't quote me!
I don't have periods, but also have a Mirena, so that's probably why.

@Snirala i tried acupuncture after 6 months TTC and very light periods after mirena removal. I was convinced my lining wasn’t thickening through the month and therefore egg not able to implant. 3 x once a week acupuncture sessions to promote blood flow to the uterus and pregnant. Currently 15 weeks.
my light periods were through long term use of contraception, not sure of your situation but worth looking into.

@CJ0918 cingratulations dear ❤may I know how light your periods were? How, many pads did you used? And whats your age?

@Snirala I’m 34. I was using a panty liner not a pad it was so light, not filling it either. Not really a period, more spotting if I’m honest. For 2-3 days each month.

Might be worth getting checked out but also might be nothing. Light periods for some women are normally. My personal experience is , I have very short ( about 2 -3 days ) of really light bleeding. I was told at my follicle tracking scan that my womb lining was really thin and I'm awaiting to see the consultant next month for a another scan.
I personally do have difficulty getting pregnant and on the one occasion I did it ended in a loss but its different for every women. If your concerned it's worth getting a checkup , if anything to ease your mind and if so it's better to get the issue addressed early